Long reviled lizards in Thailand finally getting some love
by editors@theworld.org (Patrick Winn) from The World: Latest Stories on (#6Z4G6)
Thailand takes pride in its wildlife: Elephants, primates and wild tigers are beloved. But one native species is not loved: the water monitor, a dog-sized lizard with snake-like fangs. Now, a group has formed to convince Thai society to embrace this maligned creature. The World's Patrick Winn originally brought us this report last summer.
This story originally aired on Aug. 2, 2024.